ACADEMICALLY STREAMED
ASTRONOMY / FORENSICS / PHILOSOPHY / JOURNALISM / PSYCHOLOGY / SOCIOLOGY
ASTRONOMY3 Credits
CBE Locally Developed Course Paired with Forensics to create a full semester, 6 credit course Pre-requisites: Science 10 or Science 14 or >60% in Science 9 The purpose of the course is to provide extended opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of astronomical principles beyond the Science curriculum. Through an inquiry model, students will analyze, assess, and refine connections between celestial observations and human exploration, creativity, innovation, technological advancements, and innate curiosity. Further, they will contribute to the history of human curiosity pertaining to the sky above by critically examining their perspective within the solar system and universe. Throughout the course, students will enhance their scientific literacy and numeracy through the application of active observation and documentation skills (diagrams, sketches, field notes) of various celestial bodies visible in the day-time and night-time skies. FORENSICS3 Credits
CBE Locally Developed Course Paired with Astronomy to create a full semester, 6 credit course Pre-requisites: Science 10 or Science 14 or >60% in Science 9 Forensic science is the study and use of basic scientific concepts and technologies related to solving crime in society. Learning in this course will begin by the acquiring of the knowledge of basic scientific concepts (involving chemistry, physics and biology), and applying them in laboratory situations, internet assignments, and case studies. Forensic Science involves hands-on activities, labs and in-class work and assessments. Mystery Labs will be administered periodically, in lieu of exams to assess students learning. JOURNALISM5 Credits
Locally Developed Course Forensic science is the study and use of basic scientific concepts and technologies related to solving crime in society. Learning in this course will begin by the acquiring of the knowledge of basic scientific concepts (involving chemistry, physics and biology), and applying them in laboratory situations, internet assignments, and case studies. Forensic Science involves hands-on activities, labs and in-class work and assessments. Mystery Labs will be administered periodically, in lieu of exams to assess students learning. |
PHILOSOPHY (IB)5 Credits
Available at the 20/30 level only Social Sciences Course Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites Please note: this is designated an IB course, but students do not have to be currently enrolled in IB to register for this course. It can be taken as a stand-alone IB course. Philosophy is a systematic critical inquiry into profound, fascinating and challenging questions, such as the following:
PSYCHOLOGY3 Credits
Social Sciences Course Paired with Sociology to create a full semester, 6 credit course Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites The objectives of the 3-credit courses in psychology are designed to develop within the student the skills and understandings that make it possible for more effective living in our complex environment. The student’s attention will focus on the scientific approach to understanding human behaviour so that he or she may appreciate more fully the reasons that underlie one’s own acts and those of one’s fellows. SOCIOLOGY3 Credits
Social Sciences Course Paired with Sociology to create a full semester, 6 credit course Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites The objectives of the courses in sociology are designed to develop within the student a better understanding of group behaviour. This understanding should be based on fact rather than opinion. The sociological perspective focuses on “what is” rather than “what ought to be.” Students should be able to analyze occurrences around them objectively. They should feel themselves to be a part of society, understand its influence on their lives, and visualize their roles in societal change. |
Jeff FuerstenbergAstronomy and Forensics
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Emily NeuheimerAstronomy and Forensics
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Richard WilsonJournalism
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Matt FoisyPhilosophy
Zilla WilmotPsychology
Sociology |